No images? Click here When Mennonites were bannedIn 1979, MCC Canada signed a Master Agreement with the Government of Canada to enable MCC to facilitate the sponsorship of refugees. Thousands of refugees from all over the world have been able to find a new home in Canada since. MCC’s work and history of refugee resettlement since the 1970s is commonly known in Mennonite communities, but what might be surprising to some, is the history of Mennonites advocating on behalf other Mennonites to make immigration to Canada possible half a century earlier. Important datesSeptember 17 | Webinar September 24 | Webinar October 6 | Petition November 8 | Peace Sunday More storiesThe triple nexus The international humanitarian, development, and peace sectors largely operate as independent units when responding to immediate and long-term needs. The triple nexus explores possibilities for cohesion. 75 years later: nuclear war and paper cranes Nuclear war remains an imminent threat to humanity. However, there is also a rising movement to abolish nuclear weapons. Churches for climate action Is your church or community wrestling with the challenges of climate change? Find out how some churches are engaging their congregations in climate action. Join advocacy action!
What we're working onDue to changing financial realities, MCC Canada has engaged in some restructuring. As a result of these changes, Ottawa Office staff are being joined by some of our national program colleagues, with the goal of increasing our domestic advocacy work. We look forward to keeping you updated with more information in the coming months. Quotation of the month
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